Greg Aplin
Australian politician
Gregory John Aplin (born 9 October 1952), an Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Albury for the Liberal Party from 2003 until 2019.
Early life and background
Aplin was born in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, on 9 October 1952. He studied at the University of Cape Town, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. He worked for the Rhodesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before doing national service with the British South Africa Police between 1975 and 1977, during which time he was awarded the General Service Medal. He returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was given a three years posting to Sydney. Aplin was acting Director of the Rhodesia Information Service in Sydney when it was closed by the new Mugabe government in May 1980. In 1980 he then returned to the newly independent Zimbabwe to work for the government in regional development, and arranging state visits.
Greg Aplin has been married to his wife Jill since 1975 and together they have four children. Aplin is a Rotarian and has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, given to members who donate US$1,000 to Rotary International.
Television
Aplin moved to Australia in 1981 and began working in television.
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